Trail of Lights: Trail of Lights will be open to the public from Thursday 4 April 2025.
Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra (FOSO):  FOSO is expected to open in late 2025.
 

Trail of Lights: Located on Lock Island, Mildura, between Lock 11 on Hugh King Drive and the Mildura Weir.
Lock Island and the activation space at the adjacent Rio Vista Park are easily accessible on foot from the Mildura CBD via existing walking tracks (approx. 1.7km).

FOSO:  Located 4kms from Wentworth, adjacent to the Perry Sandhills and Thegoa Lagoon. A dedicated car park for vehicles and buses will be accessible via Log Bridge Road.

Trail of Lights: Trail of Lights has been open to the public from Thursday 4 April 2025.
FOSO: FOSO is expected to open in late 2025.

Trail of Lights operating hours adjust seasonally based on daylight, weather conditions and sunset times, ensuring every visitor enjoys a truly magical experience!

Rio Vista Park Activation Space: 5:30pm to late

Lock Island – Trail of Lights Exhibition: 6pm to late

October – Early April (Summer & Early Autumn):
– Operating Hours: 5:30pm to 11pm.
– Lock Island: Gates open from 7pm.

All times are in AEST/AEDST

Opening and closing times are subject to change. Please check times on the day you wish to attend.

Ample parking is available nearby in multiple car parks along Hugh King Drive or on Cureton Avenue to access Trail of Lights and Rio Vista Park.

Hugh King Drive: The Lock 11 car park provides direct access, whilst another car park is just 300m away outside the dog park.  Additional parking is also available at the Mildura Wharf car park, from where you can enjoy an approx. 1.5kms walk along the scenic riverfront.

Cureton Avenue:  The Rio Vista car park and adjacent street parking is located 260m from the trail, offering accessibility via both stairs and a ramp.

Mildura Homestead: For those who enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Homestead car park, situated 600m from the installation, allows visitors to take a picturesque six-minute walk past the historic Mildura Homestead and along the river.

Trail of Lights: You can enjoy food and drinks within the vibrant atmosphere of the dedicated activation space at Rio Vista Park.

Hot and cold drinks, Acai bowls, toasties and other light refreshments are available at Jessica Rabbit. A bar offering local wine and a selection of other alcoholic beverages is also located within the park.

Alternatively, explore one the many dining options on Mildura’s Feast Street (Mildura CBD), within walking distance of the installation.

FOSO: A dedicated activation space will offer a festival type atmosphere with a bar, light refreshments and food options. Wentworth’s local eateries offer a range of dining options prior to experiencing

Trail of Lights + FOSO: Both installations are designed with accessibility in mind, but due to the nature of the experiences, they are not fully DDA compliant.

Key features include:
 – Wheelchair and pram accessible entry, exit and paths (with assistance)

  – Multiple walking trails, designed for varying fitness and ability levels. For more details, refer to our site map below.

 – Well-lit pathways and multiple rest areas

 – Provision of accessible parking spaces and accessible, unisex restrooms at Rio Vista Park with additional amenities, such as change rooms, located at the nearby Powerhouse.

– Dedicated support for visitors with disabilities

Trail of Lights is a self-guided walking tour. Please make sure to check the weather prior to arriving and dress accordingly. Suitable walking shoes are advised.

Pets are not allowed at the Trail of Lights and FOSO installations. However, an exception is made for a guide/aid dog for medical reasons as documented in a medical certificate provided by a trained medical specialist. The documentation must be provided upon request.

Pets are allowed within Rio Vista Park Activation Space but must be on a leash at all times.

Please note The Trail of Lights is a cashless facility. This includes the public activation space at Rio Vista Park.

Yes, visitors are welcome to access Lock Island during the day as usual.  Access will be restricted to ticket holders and authorised personnel between 4:30pm and 6:00am.

You may be asked to vacate the island during restricted hours.

You may take photos and videos for private, non-commercial purposes only. Please be considerate of other visitors and do not use a flash. You are not allowed to record or photograph any person without their authorisation.

If you post them on social media tag us using @mildurcom.

Commercial photography or recordings are not permitted without prior written permission. 

You are not allowed to bring any of the following items into the venue: chairs or stools, alcohol, glass, cans, firearms, weapons, fireworks, or other dangerous items, flag/banner poles exceeding 1.6m or any other item listed in the conditions of entry.

The following cannot be brought into the venue without prior written consent: photographic, video, or audio recording equipment (excluding for private, non-commercial use), animals (except for documented companion animals) or musical instruments.

Various ticket options are available, including general admission, combination tickets for both installations, family passes and premium experiences.

General Admission Ticket prices are:
$45: Adult

$35: Concession

$25: Child (3-16 years)

$115: Family (includes 2 Adults and up to 3 Children)

$0: Infant (0-3 years) and Companion Card holders

Premium experiences are currently being finalised and will also be available for purchase. Bruce Munro Ambassador Memberships are also available for purchase.

Yes, you can purchase tickets at the Box Office, located at Rio Vista Park, which opens at 5:30pm.

However, walk-up tickets are limited and subject to availability. To ensure your admission we recommend purchasing tickets in advance.

The Munro Annual Membership grants exclusive access to both Trail of Lights and FOSO for a period of 12 months Members enjoy extended benefits, priority access and exclusive updates. For limited time, new members can enjoy 18-months of membership for the price of 12-months. This means you’ll receive six bonus months at no extra cost when you sign up.

Your membership starts from the date of purchase and remains valid until 31/12/2026 under the current promotional offer.

A concession applies to ticket holders with a valid Student Card, Seniors Card, Carers Card or Health Care Card. These cards must be presented at entry for verification.

Yes, we recognise the Companion Card program. Companion Card holders can bring a carer to ticketed events free of charge (excluding food and beverage) but must produce a valid Companion Card with valid tickets at the time of entry. The Companion Card can only be used by the person whose name and photo are on the card, and the cardholder must be present at the event.

For groups of 10 – 19 people, a group booking discount of 15% will automatically be added to your cart upon checkout here.

We offer customised packages for groups of 20 or more. You can enjoy a 20% discount on operational nights or opt for an exclusive opening on other days (subject to availability), depending on your group size and requirements. Contact us here and we will be able to cater a package to your group needs.

The package includes a 2.5-hour cruise and entry tickets to Trail of Lights.

Platters and drinks will be available for purchase on board and afterwards at Rio Vista Park.

Set sail on a picturesque 2.5-hour cruise with Mildura Cruises, departing from the Mildura Wharf at 4pm where you will cruise downstream through Lock 11 heading into the sunset on the Murray River. As you make your way back towards Mildura you will cruise around Lock Island as it begins to light up. The cruise will disembark from the Mildura Station Homestead Wharf from where you can enjoy a brief walk back to the Trail of Lights entry at Lock 11. Make sure you visit Rio Vista Park before or after your walk and enjoy some treats from Jessica Rabbit and the bar for further refreshments.

At the end of your unforgettable evening, a shuttle will be on hand to whisk you back to your car.

Tickets must be purchased through Mildura.com or authorised channels, such as the Visitor Information Centre or authorised ticketing partners and must not be resold at a premium.

Refunds are available only if the event is cancelled due to inclement weather and in the first instance an alternative date will be offered. If the alternative date offered is not suitable a refund will be offered. Please note that refunds are subject to specific time limits.

Tickets cannot be refunded if you are dissatisfied with the event, unable to attend for reasons beyond the organiser’s control, or if you are refused entry for violating the conditions of entry.

Still have a question? Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly via email at lights@mildura.vic.gov.au.